Pregny-Chambésy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pregny-Chambésy
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 Pregny-Chambésy
Location in Switzerland
Pregny-Chambésy
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,803 | |
| • Density | 1,173.8/km2 (3,040/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1292
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| Surrounded by | Bellevue, Geneva (Genève), Grand-Saconnex | |
Pregny-Chambésy is a small town, also called a commune, in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is located just north of the big city of Geneva. You can find it on the southwestern shore of Lake Geneva, which is a beautiful lake.
Many international offices and missions are in Pregny-Chambésy. This is because it is very close to most of the United Nations organizations and the Geneva International Airport.
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History of Pregny-Chambésy
Early Mentions and Rulers
Pregny was first written about in the year 1113, and Chambésy in 1277. For a long time, from 1353 to 1536, the area was ruled by the County of Savoy and then the Duchy of Savoy.
In 1536, another group called Bern took control. But in 1567, Savoy got the area back.
Joining Geneva and Switzerland
Later, in 1590, the Republic of Geneva took over Pregny-Chambésy. Then, in 1601, France conquered it.
Finally, in 1815, Pregny-Chambésy became part of the canton of Geneva. This meant it also joined the country of Switzerland. Before 1960, the town was simply known as Pregny.
Geography of Pregny-Chambésy
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Land Use and Location
Pregny-Chambésy covers an area of about 3.24 square kilometers (1.25 square miles). A part of this land, about 15.4%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 13.3% of the area.
Most of the land, about 70.7%, has buildings or roads on it. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Parts of the Municipality
The town is located about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from Geneva. It sits on the right side of Lake Geneva.
Originally, Pregny-Chambésy was made up of the village of Pregny. It also included the small hamlets of Chambésy-Dessus and Chambésy-Dessous. There was also a settlement called Roilbot.
People and Languages
Population and Foreign Residents
Pregny-Chambésy has a population of about 3,589 people. Almost half of the people living here, about 49.2%, are foreign nationals. This means they are from other countries.
Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 21.2%. Most of this growth is because people have moved here from other places.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Pregny-Chambésy speak French. About 69.2% of the population uses French as their main language.
The second most common language is English, spoken by about 12.5% of the people. German is the third most common, spoken by about 5.3%. There are also some people who speak Italian.
Important Historical Sites
Pregny-Chambésy is home to several important historical places. These sites are considered very special for Switzerland.
- The Campagne Du Reposoir
- The Rothschild Castle and its other buildings
- The Museum des Suisses dans le monde (Museum of the Swiss Abroad)
- The Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) Archives (World Health Organization Archives)
- The Serres de Rothschild (Rothschild Greenhouses)
These places are listed as heritage sites of national significance.
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Campagne Du Reposoir
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Museum of the Swiss Abroad (Musée des Suisses dans le monde).
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Serres of Pregny (Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva).
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Economy and Jobs
Working in Pregny-Chambésy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Pregny-Chambésy was 3.6%. This means that only a small number of people who wanted jobs could not find them.
Many people work in different types of jobs here. Some people work in the primary economic sector, which means they work in farming.
Others work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. Many people also work in finance, education, and as technical experts.
Commuting for Work
Many people travel into Pregny-Chambésy for work each day. In 2000, about 1,362 workers came into the town. At the same time, 1,117 workers traveled out of the town for their jobs.
Most people get to work by private car, about 61.7%. About 17.6% of workers use public transportation, like buses or trains.
Religion in Pregny-Chambésy
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Based on a census from 2000, many different religions are practiced in Pregny-Chambésy.
About 31.4% of the people are Roman Catholic. Another 21.6% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also members of Orthodox churches, other Christian churches, Jewish people, and Muslims. Some people also follow Buddhism or Hinduism.
About 20% of the population does not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education in Pregny-Chambésy
School System
Many people in Pregny-Chambésy have a good education. About 22.2% of the population has finished high school. Even more, about 27.1%, have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The school system in Geneva allows young children to attend two years of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students must go to six years of primary school.
The secondary school program has three required years, followed by three to five years of optional advanced schooling.
Local Schools and International Education
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 723 students in the Pregny-Chambésy school system. This included children in pre-kindergarten, primary school, and lower secondary school.
Many students from Pregny-Chambésy also attend schools outside the town. The famous International School of Geneva has a campus right here in Pregny-Chambésy.
See also
In Spanish: Pregny-Chambésy para niños
